PE25303 Fluid Mechanics and Solid Operations – Semester III – Petrol

Subject Code & Name: PE25303 – Fluid Mechanics and Solid Operations

Regulation: R-2025

Semester: III (Third Semester)

Branch: B. Tech. Petroleum Engineering (Petrol)

Credits / L-T-P: 4 Credits | L-T-P: 3-0-2

Course Objectives

To impart to the student knowledge on fluid properties, fluid static and dynamic characteristics flow metering and transport, particle mechanics, techniques of solid – fluid separation.

Full Unit-wise Syllabus

Unit I – Properties Of Fluid

Newtonian fluids Classification of fluid motion Fluid statics – equilibrium of fluid element – pressure variation in a static fluid – Differential analysis of fluid motion – continuity, Euler’s and Bernoulli equation.

Activities: Numerical problems on fluid statics and Bernoulli equation; derivations and applications in engineering systems

Unit II – Flow Through Pipes & Boundary Layer Concepts

Reynolds number regimes, Flow through pipes – pressure drop under laminar and turbulent flow conditions; boundary layer concepts; different types of flowmeters; Valves, pumps, compressors – characteristics and sizing; Agitation and Mixing.

Practical: Centrifugal pump characteristics, Venturimeter, rotameters

Activities: Problem-solving on pressure drop and Reynolds number; analysis of pump and flow meter performance. Numerical problems on size reduction laws; case studies on industrial size reduction equipment

Unit III – Size Analysis

General characteristics of solids, techniques of size analysis; Laws of size reduction, equipment for size reduction.

Practical: Sieve analysis, Reduction ratio in Jaw Crusher / Pulverizer / Hammer Mill, Reduction ratio in Ball mill, Reduction ratio of Roll Crusher

Activities: Virtual demonstration of industrial screening and particle size analysis

Unit IV – Flow Through Fluidized Beds

Flow over a sphere – friction and pressure drag - flow through fixed and fluidized beds. Filtration – batch and continuous, filtration equipment - selection, operation.

Practical: Pressure drop studies in packed column, Hydrodynamics of fluidized bed

Activities: Calculations on fluidization and pressure drop; analysis of filtration systems. Case studies on industrial separation techniques; numerical problems on sedimentation and centrifugation

Unit V – Classifiers

Screening, gravity separation - sedimentation, thickening, elutriation, classifiers – Centrifugal separation - continuous centrifuges, cyclones and hydro cyclones, electrostatic and magnetic separators.

Practical: Separation characteristics of Cyclone separator, Characteristics of batch

Unit VI – Sedimentations

Activities: Virtual demonstration of industrial air pollution control systems and the separation of particulate matter from gas streams.

Course Outcomes (COs)

CO1: Understand the fundamental properties and behavior of fluids and their significance in petroleum engineering applications.
CO2: Apply fluid flow principles and engineering equations to solve flow through pipe and fluid transport problems.
CO3: Analyze particle size distribution and sieve analysis techniques used in petroleum and process industries.
CO4: Evaluate the performance of fluidized beds and related solid fluid systems in petroleum production and processing operations.
CO5: Develop suitable classification and separation strategies for industrial applications involving particulate materials.

Assessment Pattern (Quick Note)

Weightage: Continuous Assessment 50% | End Semester Examinations 50%
Internal methodology: Assignments (20%), Experimental data analysis and design calculations (20%), Quiz/MCQs (20%), Internal Examinations (40%)

Source: Official Anna University – B. Tech. Petroleum Engineering R-2025 Curriculum
Last Updated: September 2026

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